US Bridges

2050000 over Perm

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Staney · Structure no. 100540000001026

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2050000 over Perm is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2050000 over Perm in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2013. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries2050000
CrossesPerm
LocationStaney
RouteFederal Lands Road 20500
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.80146, -133.11115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2050000 over Perm built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2050000 over Perm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 2050000 over Perm carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 2050000 over Perm?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2050000 over Perm?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.